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chuckjefster90

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Metaphors and Similies?
« on: July 17, 2010, 02:04:33 pm »
Hey Guys,
Would you be able to give some examples and explanations of a metaphor and similie?

Thank  :)
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mark_alec

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Re: Metaphors and Similies?
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2010, 02:39:14 pm »
The sun is a giant orange <- metaphor
The moon is like a piece of cheese <- simile.

Metaphor has "is", simile has "like".
http://www.copyblogger.com/metaphor-simile-and-analogy-what%E2%80%99s-the-difference/
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chuckjefster90

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Re: Metaphors and Similies?
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2010, 01:44:53 pm »
thanksss
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